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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.96, 494.95 and 253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.96, 494.95 and 253.07 is: 379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.96 : 494.95 = 253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.96/494.95 = 253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.96x = 494.95 × 253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.96x = 125,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,254.52/329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.61

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